Ingredients:
Olha's filled dumplings (Varenyky):
These half moons of dough may be filled with a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses, although for Christmas Eve potato and cabbage fillings are the favorite.
Varenyky Dough:
5 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup water (more or less as needed)
Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl, forming a well in the center. Add the soft butter and evaporated milk gently until all the flour is absorbed.
Add water as needed. Knead dough until it sticks together. Let rest 5 minutes, then knead until smooth. Cover and set aside.
Place dough in a greased bowl, turn to coat, and cover. Let set for about half an hour.Take 1/3 of the dough, leaving the rest covered.
Roll out into a circle on a floured surface. Flip dough over and roll it out until it is 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 3-inch rounds.
Place a tablespoon of filling on one side of the round, flip over the other half and press ed
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